Makars Mash Bar
5032 Reviews
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- Friday12–9:30 PM
- Saturday12–9:30 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday12–8:30 PM
- Thursday12–8:30 PM
About the Business
HOME - Makars | One of Edinburgh's independent restaurant showcasing inclusive Scottish comfort food and friendly service while supporting local suppliers.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+441312261178
9-12 Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LN
Hours
- Friday12–9:30 PM
- Saturday12–9:30 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday12–8:30 PM
- Thursday12–8:30 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Spirits
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Lunch
- Casual
- Great tea selection
- Outdoor seating
- Small plates
- Parking
- Paid street parking
Recommended Reviews
Richard Farrell
03.03.2024
Makars Mash Bar
Easy to book onlineOn arrival and during the visit, the staff was great and couldn't do more for you asked.The venue is small, so it got a canteen experience to it. Small tables, etc. So i didn't feel too comfortable being rammed, so close to the next table.The food was quickly served. The wild bore mash meal was good!. But left a bit underwhelmed by the mash for the price of it.The starters of scotch egg were amazing. The taste was deep and filling, and unarguably the best i have ever had. But 5 prices were highly inflated for what you got.Overall, it was a good experience but wouldn't go back based on the price and the canteen vibe
Sreejana Dutta
29.02.2024
Makars Mash Bar
Wonderful Scottish food. The dishes were delicious! Just wish they had more options, especially for people who don’t consume beef and the atmosphere could be better. The service was really good. Overall would highly recommend the restaurant.
Daniel H
25.02.2024
Makars Mash Bar
It's probably the most popular/crowded restaurants in Edinburgh. You can either try to make a reservation a month in advance online, or do a walk-in(put your name down and wait) to their other location less than 30 seconds walk away on the same street.This place is over-hyped, the food is very photogenic, but just okay. They use the same strong gravy on every dish covering up the flavors of the meat and the lack of good mash. They call themselves a mashed potatoes bar with many varieties of mash on the menu, there is no option to taste them all unless you order a side of each type of mash.The haggis and the sticky toffee pudding were the best things here.
Niamh Fitzgerald
23.02.2024
Makars Mash Bar
Very friendly and helpful staff. Loved the choice of food on offer. Really tasty meals and very generous portions.Very easily accessibly from Victoria Street with lovely views across the road of the Christmas Markets.Hoping to get the opportunity to come back here again!
Mollie Hawkes
28.01.2024
Makars Mash Bar
Whilst visiting Edinburgh, we had a lovely meal here.Food was lovely and reasonably priced. I had the beef brisket with spring onion and bacon mash and my partner had the haggis with black pudding mash both enjoyed the meal.We were served my Rae, who was very friendly and gave some great recommendations.Well worth the visit and we will 100% return on our next visit to Edinburgh.
Nathan Darcy
23.12.2023
Makars Mash Bar
What is there to say about this place that hasn't already been said? This place was our main reason for visiting Edinburgh. A restaurant dedicated to mash?! We had the gammon and the braised beef and it was absolutely to die for. The beef was so tender I didn't even need a knife. Everything tasted absolutely delicious.My only concern! There are 2 restaurants that are a couple minutes walk from each other. This isn't obviously indicated anywhere that we saw. I came to the assumption that one is for walk ins and one is for bookings, as we got sent by a staff member to the other restaurant if you have a booking you'll be at the other restaurant down the hill". When we arrived
A Patel
22.12.2023
Makars Mash Bar
Absolutely delicious!! We were able to walk in and get a table for an early dinner tonight. The lamb and beef options were both so so good. Love the range of mash options available including vegan and low calorie options. Really inclusive.Scott was also a great waiter, brilliant with his recommendations and really friendly.Go and support this independent business in Edinburgh!
Amy
22.12.2023
Makars Mash Bar
Definitely a must try in Edinburgh! We got the mushroom mash and lamb chop mash, both of which were flavorful. The meat fell off the lamb chop so easily and it was tender. Service is quick too and the staff are friendly and attending. We made a reservation and were able to get seated immediately!
Stuart Williams
18.12.2023
Makars Mash Bar
Wow. A truly impressive eating experience. Service is superb, quick, attentive, unobtrusive but friendly. The food is even better. All of the dishes (inevitably) revolve around mash (which I love) and a range of meat and vegetarian offerings. We tried the haggis (perfect), lamb (sublime) and the boar sausage (delightful). Portions are generous but it’s worth leaving a little room for the deserts. The sticky toffee pudding is just perfect with a light sponge laced with dates. I’d make sure you book a table which is easily done through their website as inevitably this is a hot spot to eat out when in Edinburgh.
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9-12 Bank St, Edinburgh EH1 2LN
Makars Mash Bar